Prescription + Potential Sales-Tax Savings
A licensed provider may be able to prescribe a therapy spa.
In some states, a prescription may support a sales-tax exemption on a qualifying therapy spa purchase. Start with a short online questionnaire. A licensed provider reviews your information and, when appropriate, issues a written prescription. The consultation costs $99 and is often completed the same day.
A prescription is not guaranteed and does not by itself guarantee a tax exemption. State rules and product eligibility vary. Confirm the requirements with your local showroom before paying the consultation fee.
How It Works
Three decisions, one clear path
The process is simple, but the decisions happen in different places. A provider decides whether a prescription is appropriate. Your showroom then confirms whether your state and selected spa meet the requirements for a sales-tax exemption.
Confirm the opportunity with a showroom
Before paying for the consultation, ask your local showroom whether your state may recognize this type of exemption and whether the spa you are considering could qualify.
Complete the online questionnaire
Share why you are considering a therapy spa and provide the information required for a licensed provider to review your request. Most people finish in about 10 minutes.
Receive the provider decision
The licensed provider reviews your responses and decides whether issuing a prescription is appropriate. The consultation costs $99.
Bring the documentation to the showroom
If a prescription is issued, share it with your showroom. The showroom confirms whether the state and product requirements are met before the purchase is completed.
Two approvals matter
First, a licensed provider decides whether a prescription is appropriate. Then, your showroom determines whether your state and the spa you selected meet the requirements for a sales-tax exemption. The $99 consultation covers the provider review and, when appropriate, the written prescription.
Check your state and product eligibility with a showroom before you begin.
Check Your State
Confirm the purchase path before you pay
Sales-tax rules vary by state, and a prescription alone may not be enough. The spa itself may also need to meet your state's definition of qualifying equipment. Ask your local showroom to confirm the rules for your state and the model you are considering before paying for the consultation.
Your showroom can help confirm two things
- Whether your state recognizes a potential exemption path for this type of purchase.
- Whether the spa you are considering may meet the applicable product requirements.
One-Time Fee
$99
Covers the online consultation and licensed provider review. Often completed the same day.
Important Before You Pay
Know what the $99 covers — and what it does not
The fee covers an online consultation with a licensed provider. The provider reviews your questionnaire and, when appropriate, issues a written prescription. The fee does not guarantee a prescription, a tax exemption, insurance reimbursement or HSA/FSA eligibility.
Included
- Online questionnaire
- Licensed provider review
- Written prescription, when appropriate
- Documentation to share with your showroom
Not Guaranteed or Included
- A sales-tax exemption
- Insurance coverage or reimbursement
- HSA or FSA eligibility
Why a Therapy Spa
Choose the spa for the way it will actually be used
A prescription does not make every hot tub a therapy spa. Seating depth, entry, temperature control and adjustable jet pressure can all affect how practical the spa is for regular use. A showroom visit gives you the chance to sit in the models, compare the features and choose the right fit before purchase.
See Therapy Spa Models
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions people actually ask
Does a prescription mean insurance will pay for the spa?
No. A prescription may affect sales tax in some states, but it is not an insurance claim and does not guarantee coverage or reimbursement.
What does the $99 cover?
The fee covers the online consultation and the licensed provider's review. If the provider determines that a prescription is appropriate, it also covers the written prescription.
Am I guaranteed to receive a prescription?
No. The provider reviews the information you submit and determines whether issuing a prescription is appropriate.
Does a prescription automatically remove sales tax?
No. Rules vary by state, and the selected spa may also need to qualify. Your showroom should confirm both before you pay for the consultation.
What if my state does not allow the exemption?
The prescription will not change the sales tax due on the purchase. Ask your local showroom about your state's rules before beginning the consultation.
Can I use HSA or FSA funds?
Eligibility depends on your plan and plan administrator. Contact them directly before making a purchase. hottub.com cannot determine or guarantee HSA or FSA eligibility.
How long does the process take?
The questionnaire usually takes about 10 minutes. Provider reviews are often completed the same day, although timing can vary.
What happens after a prescription is issued?
Share the written documentation with your showroom. The showroom will confirm whether the applicable state and product requirements are met before the purchase is finalized.
Before You Buy
A few important things to confirm
The consultation, tax treatment and spa purchase are separate decisions. Confirm the current requirements before paying, and use the spa according to the manufacturer's instructions and your healthcare provider's guidance.
Confirm the purchase path
- Ask the showroom whether your state may recognize an exemption path.
- Confirm whether the selected spa may meet the applicable product requirements.
- Understand that a prescription does not guarantee tax-free treatment.
- Verify the current rules before paying the consultation fee or completing the purchase.
Use hot water safely
- Do not exceed 104°F (40°C).
- Ask a healthcare provider about hot-tub use during pregnancy.
- People with cardiovascular conditions, high or low blood pressure, reduced sensation or other medical concerns should seek individualized guidance.
- Do not combine alcohol with hot-water immersion.
- Follow the spa manufacturer's instructions and begin conservatively if you are new to hot-water immersion.
General Information
Information on this page is general and may change. It is not medical, legal or tax advice. A prescription does not guarantee that a therapy spa qualifies for a sales-tax exemption. Requirements may vary by location, product, documentation and purchase process. Confirm the current requirements before paying for the consultation or completing the purchase.
Confirm first. Then begin.
Ask your local showroom whether your state and selected spa may qualify. Once that is confirmed, complete the online questionnaire in about 10 minutes.
The licensed provider determines whether a prescription is appropriate. Tax treatment is determined by applicable state rules and product eligibility. A prescription does not guarantee an exemption, insurance coverage, reimbursement or HSA/FSA eligibility.